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Former Defence Forces boss says Europe has 'positive role' to play in Ukraine's future

Former Defence Forces boss says Europe has 'positive role' to play in Ukraine's future

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

The former chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces, General Sean Clancy, who is chair of the EU Military Committee has said that Europe will have a very positive role to play in the future of Ukraine
European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee

European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

The Minister of Foreign Affairs was commenting as talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials took place in Geneva.
Fáilte Ireland: US tourists may be put off by feeling ‘less welcome’ in Europe

Fáilte Ireland: US tourists may be put off by feeling ‘less welcome’ in Europe

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

The Dublin Airport passenger cap and value-for-money were also identified as risks considered to be in the medium to high range by Fáilte Ireland.
Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says

Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Drones which entered Polish airspace were shot down.
Man (24) arrested in Belfast over alleged fraud against elderly in Hungary

Man (24) arrested in Belfast over alleged fraud against elderly in Hungary

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Police said alleged offences involved calls being made from Northern Ireland to victims aged in their 80s in the central European country.
Taoiseach expresses ‘full confidence’ in An Post

Taoiseach expresses ‘full confidence’ in An Post

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Micheal Martin said that Cabinet has had no discussion about the organisation ‘being on the brink’.
McGrath defends Kallas over comments about Ireland

McGrath defends Kallas over comments about Ireland

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath thinks what she said was over-interpreted
Ireland is the second most expensive EU country, figures show

Ireland is the second most expensive EU country, figures show

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Alcohol and tobacco prices in Ireland are the most expensive in the EU at 205% of the average
Ireland sets all-time daily max temperature record of 25.9 degrees in April

Ireland sets all-time daily max temperature record of 25.9 degrees in April

Thu, 08 May, 2025

The European-average temperature for April 2025 was 1.01 degrees above the 1991-2020 average for April, making it the sixth-warmest April on record for Europe.
Irish MEP argues food security must be 'pillar of Europe's defence'

Irish MEP argues food security must be 'pillar of Europe's defence'

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 should include increased CAP funding, Mr Cowen says in the report
US administration’s ‘antipathy’ towards EU ‘misplaced’ – Taoiseach

US administration’s ‘antipathy’ towards EU ‘misplaced’ – Taoiseach

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Micheál Martin acknowledged there was undoubtedly ‘an issue’ in respect of the administration’s negative opinion of the bloc.
EU sets out how Apple must open tech up to competitors under digital rules

EU sets out how Apple must open tech up to competitors under digital rules

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

The tech giant has been urged to comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.
Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach

Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

The Cabinet is to sign off on €100 million in increased aid for Ukraine.
Taoiseach says Ukraine peace talks will not work without Europe

Taoiseach says Ukraine peace talks will not work without Europe

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Micheál Martin said European countries were “worried” about the “direction of travel” as US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
ECB cuts rates amid concerns of tepid growth and impact of Trump trade policies

ECB cuts rates amid concerns of tepid growth and impact of Trump trade policies

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Lower rates should support growth amid signs that the post-pandemic recovery is slowing in the 20 countries that use the euro currency.
US and EU ‘need each other’, says Taoiseach after Trump election win

US and EU ‘need each other’, says Taoiseach after Trump election win

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris made his comments after attending a European Political Community Summit
Simon Harris says better planning needed for population growth

Simon Harris says better planning needed for population growth

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Almost 150,000 people immigrated to Ireland in the 12 months to April.
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan re-elected as MEP in Midlands-North-West

Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan re-elected as MEP in Midlands-North-West

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Mr Flanagan promised his constituents he would not let them down.
Migration, climate and farming factor in to Ireland’s European elections

Migration, climate and farming factor in to Ireland’s European elections

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Ireland will vote to elect 14 representatives to the European Parliament on Friday.
Ireland second-most expensive European country for running EVs

Ireland second-most expensive European country for running EVs

Tue, 14 May, 2024

The cost of charging an Electric Vehicle (EV) increased by 15 per cent last year
EU anger after flag banned from Eurovision Song Contest

EU anger after flag banned from Eurovision Song Contest

Mon, 13 May, 2024

In a contest already full of controversy, the European Commission said it plans ‘a very lively discussion’ with the organisers over the ban
Former RTÉ presenter Cynthia Ní Mhurchú confirmed as Fianna Fáil candidate for European elections

Former RTÉ presenter Cynthia Ní Mhurchú confirmed as Fianna Fáil candidate for European elections

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Former RTÉ presenter Fianna Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has been announced as a Fianna Fáil candidate for the European Parliament Ireland South Constituency.
Fianna Fáil adds senators Lisa Chambers and Niall Blaney to European ticket

Fianna Fáil adds senators Lisa Chambers and Niall Blaney to European ticket

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

The additions were confirmed by the party’s national constituencies committee.
Varadkar plays down speculation his name is in the hat for top EU job

Varadkar plays down speculation his name is in the hat for top EU job

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

‘I don’t think I’d be even on the shortlist, even if I wanted to be,’ the Taoiseach said
Over 40% of Irish people dissatisfied with how democracy works – report

Over 40% of Irish people dissatisfied with how democracy works – report

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

The Eurobarometer poll, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, found above-average levels of dissatisfaction in various aspects of democracy among Irish adults
Judge to refer questions to Europe over State's liability to pay damages to homeless asylum seekers

Judge to refer questions to Europe over State's liability to pay damages to homeless asylum seekers

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

One of the test case applicants, a 25-year-old Afghan man, was homeless for 71 days after arriving in February, allegedly causing him to feel suicidal and “scared almost all the time”
Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%, the lowest in more than two years

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%, the lowest in more than two years

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

But the tradeoff is stalled economic growth.
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen seeks nomination to run for European Parliament

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen seeks nomination to run for European Parliament

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Mr Cowen's constituency of Laois-Offaly is set to transfer from the South to Midlands North West following recommendations by the Electoral Commission
Frances Fitzgerald will not contest European Parliament elections

Frances Fitzgerald will not contest European Parliament elections

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

The Fine Gael MEP did not give her reasons for the decision

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